DoctorsExam overview
USMLE Step 1
USMLE (FSMB + NBME); ECFMG for IMGs
MCQ, up to 280 items in 7 x 60-min blocks, 8h (from 14 May 2026: 14 x 30-min blocks, up to 20 i…
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Doctor licensing exams in United States
The licensing route for doctors in United States: who runs the exam, what it looks like and where to practise.
Exams for doctors in United States
Who regulates it
- USMLE (FSMB + NBME); ECFMG for IMGs
- USMLE (FSMB + NBME)
- National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)
Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the regulator's own site. Rules change.
Who sits it
- USMLE Step 1: US MD students and all IMGs (ECFMG certification)
- USMLE Step 2 CK: US MD students and IMGs; de facto residency (NRMP Match) selection exam
- USMLE Step 3: Residents (PGY-1+) for full licensure
- COMLEX-USA Level 1 / 2-CE / 3: Osteopathic (DO) students/residents
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